ESCAROLE WITH PINE NUTS

Escarole with Pine Nuts image

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Time 29m

Yield 4 servings, serving size 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 head of escarole (about 1 pound), washed, dried and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant and golden brown

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until shallots are soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the escarole and cook, stirring, until it has wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, and chili flakes. Bring simmer and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, another 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook for 2 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts just before serving.
Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin K, Manganese
Good source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams